From Jacksonville, Florida, the Copán officially began commercial operations as part of Crowley’s Avance-class fleet. This addition marks a key step in the company’s strategy to consolidate a more efficient and sustainable network between the United States, Central America and the Dominican Republic.
Caribbean shipments gain in frequency and speed
The Copán was designed to operate with liquefied natural gasThis helps reduce emissions and improves the environmental performance of the supply chain. Its 1,400 TEU capacity and space for 300 refrigerated containers make it ideal for shipping food, pharmaceutical and consumer products that require controlled thermal conditions.
With weekly calls, the new vessel is integrated into a high-frequency service that significantly improves delivery times in the region. This represents an advantage for distributors operating in time-sensitive supply chains, such as supermarkets, retailers and logistics operators.
Energy transition commitment
Crowley reaffirms its commitment to low environmental impact solutions through the use of LNG. use of LNG in its new units. The Copán is the second in a series of four vessels ordered from Eastern Pacific Shipping and built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
This move responds both to the need to modernize the fleet and to regulatory pressures to reduce the fleet’s carbon footprint. to reduce the carbon footprint footprint in international shipping. Crowley Logistics vice president Brett Bennett noted that these containerships will enable the company to meet future industry standards without compromising efficiency.
Regional and cultural approach
The vessel’s name pays homage to Copán, a Mayan archaeological site located in Honduras, reinforcing the company’s symbolic link with Central America. This naming strategy seeks to project cultural identity in its operations, in line with the company’s historical presence in the markets of the isthmus.
The company plans to integrate two more sister ships during 2025, consolidating its position as a key player in Caribbean Basin logistics.
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